What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (BUFFALO) position at Acacia Network?
Alba De Vida
Substance Abuse Counselor (Buffalo) Buffalo, NY : 2 / 28 / 2024
Job Description
Job ID# : 3824
Job Category : Alba De Vida
Position Type : Full Time Union
Details :
We're seeking aCredentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)who will provide alcoholism and substance abuse counseling services in approved work settings. The CASAC provides comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have substance abuse barriers to employment by applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care. This includes performing diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral, and alcoholism and / or substance abuse counseling in both individual and group settings.
The salary for the Substance Abuse Counselor is $23.06 - $28.20 / per hour based on relevant experience.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Develops and conducts group individual and family counseling on a scheduled basis to caseload clients / residents.
- Obtain weekly random urine samples according to established protocol.
- Orients clients / residents about program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, client's obligations, client's rights, and program operation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of group work management techniques and uses those techniques appropriately.
- Demonstrates appropriate treatment planning and clinical intervention.
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate documentation.
- Provides education and information to the client about alcohol and drug abuse.
- Maintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client / resident population; makes referrals when necessary and appropriate.
- Prepare legal monthly reports monthly or as needed.
EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS :
About Us : Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community-building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.
Job Requirements
Salary : $23 - $28
